In medical billing, a small mistake in coding can delay payments, confuse payers, and create a domino effect of denied claims. One code that often gets overlooked or misunderstood is Revenue Code 0118 — the code that represents a private room stay in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. If you’re managing billing for a rehab facility […]
Introduction In the medical and billing world, precision matters. Using the wrong billing code or misapplying a service can lead to denials, lost reimbursements, or compliance issues. One code that frequently causes confusion is CPT code 90471. In this article, we’ll break down what 90471 CPT code means, when to use it, any age restrictions, […]
Introduction — what CPT 80053 means CPT code 80053 is the standardized code used to report the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) — a single laboratory panel that bundles a set of chemistry tests routinely used to assess metabolic function, electrolytes, and liver and kidney health. The CMP is a common “general health” blood test used […]